Safety Engineer

About the role

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Safety Engineer to join our Mission Critical team at any number of current locations: Atlanta, Columbus, Ohio, Phoenix, South Bend, Indiana, OR Minneapolis.

Responsibilities

• Interface closely with Mission Critical Campus Safety Manager, Field Managers and employees to implement, monitor and enforce the safety program.
• Contribute to the safety and health program management, design, and continual improvement.
• Maintains compliance with applicable regulatory rules, regulations, and/or laws.
• Collects and monitors project safety programs from all subcontractors that are specific to the project.
• Assists in the investigation of all project accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Analyzes investigative data and assists in the development of preventive measures to eliminate or control hazards and potential liability.
• Conducts regular safety inspections of the project including those with project leadership or other project personnel of the project, equipment, and materials to identify hazards and ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulations.
• Collects, develops, and disseminates materials and information used in program development and to further safety protection training.
• Assists in the preparation and submittal of accident reports as prescribed by federal, state, client and local regulations.
• Assists with compiling and distributing statistical reports on safety performance, accident costs and OSHA related fines.
• Assists with the development of appropriate databases to perform data analytics in support of operational improvement and zero incident initiatives.
• Participates in all preconstruction safety meetings and safety committee meetings.
• Reviews JHA’s, PTP’s and permits required by subcontractors.
• Conducts project safety orientations, toolbox talks, and all job safety meetings.
• Assists in the oversight of safety support personnel assigned to the project.
• Conducts safety and health program evaluations of construction activities and advises supervision and management of adequacy and compliance with mandatory rules and regulations.
• Assists and provides training and other technical support services on safety related topics for mission critical projects to project supervision.
• Affords assistance in implementing company drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Administers and coordinates medical treatment facilities for injured workers.
• Provides interface with OSHA. Assists at each site during compliance inspections.
• Affords assistance and coordination with OSHA Consultation visits, OSHA Partnerships, and programs on construction sites.
• Affords assistance and coordination and participation in all OSHA fines and citation meetings.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and productively with others.
• Knowledge of mission critical project systems preferred.
• Knowledge of LOTO requirements.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E requirements.
• Assists in incident investigations including near misses, injuries, property damage, and those impacting the public.
• Individual must possess a good working understanding of OSHA related to the construction industry.
• Individual must have a minimum of 3 years of construction management experience or 3 years safety experience within the construction industry.
• Good oral communication – effectively relates to individuals or group situations.
• Good written skills – able to express ideas and clearly communicate ideas.
• Ability to utilize construction technology systems and multiple computer software platforms.
• Demonstrates leadership – effective in leading group or individual toward completion of tasks.
• Initiative – must be a self-starter and complete tasks with little supervision, take a pro-active approach and develop new and innovative solutions.
• OSHA 30-hour construction certificate.
• Current first-aid, CPR and AED training from a nationally recognized organization.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, risk management, electrical engineering or a related field of study.
• CSP, CSP, CIH, ASP, CHST board certified credential is a plus.
• Ability to temporarily travel to project locations.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Pay

Competitive Salary

Schedule

Temporarily Travel to Project Locations